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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Prince Albert (1819–61)

    1 - 1 Mar 1861

    Albumen photographic print pasted onto card | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2105669

    Photograph of a full-length portrait photograph of Prince Albert, Prince Consort, standing, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the left. He leans his left elbow against a pillar. There are ballstrades behind the Prince and a curtain to the right of the image.

    • Creator(s)

      John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    • 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)

      9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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